Sen. Brown: Climate Bill Must Address Manufacturing Industry

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said the American Clean Air and Security Act will not make it through the Senate if harmful economic consequences facing the manufacturing industry are not addressed. The American Clean Air and Security Act would put a cap on greenhouse emissions and levy a tax on carbon. (0:07)

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U.S. Treasury Official Says Financial Institutions Need Basic Regulatory Standards

U.S. Treasury Department Director for Consumer Protection Peggy Twohig says that with a baseline of regulatory standards for financial institutions, innovation for the consumer can continue to thrive. Twohig said the Obama administration’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency would create these standards. (0:31)
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Status Quo Of Final Regulation Unacceptable, Says U.S. Treasury Official

U.S. Treasury Department Director for Consumer Protection Peggy Twohig says that the the monitoring of the financial system was unacceptable in the past. She says the Obama administration’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency would help better regulate financial services and protect consumers. (0:47)
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Consolidate Financial Regulation, Says U.S. Treasury Official

Peggy Twohig, the U.S. Treasury Department's Director for Consumer Protection, says that the Obama administration’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency aims to consolidate the authority of regulation all into one agency. Twohig said it is necessary for all financial institutions to be bound to a specific set of standards. (0:25)
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House Republican Blames Politicians For Publics' Diminishing Support Of Afghanistan

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) says support for the war in Afghanistan is declining among the public and lays the blame on politicians. Wolf announced at a press conference Wednesday that he is urging President Barack Obama to appoint a bipartisan group to asses and bolster success in Afghanistan. (0:21)
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House Republican Says Afghanistan Elections Are Worsening Insurgency

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) says the recent results of Afghanistan's troubled elections are strengthening the insurgency. Wolf announced at a press conference Wednesday that he is urging President Barack Obama to appoint a bipartisan group to asses and bolster success in Afghanistan. (0:19)
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Bernanke: Economy Will Recover Slowly

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that although the economy is recovering, economic growth will be moderate and increase very slowly into 2010. (0:24)
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Bernanke: The Recession Is Likely Over

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the recession is over but its effects will still be felt in terms of job security and wages. (0:20)
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Bernanke: Economic Regulatory Reform Is Needed

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that regulatory problems were a large part of the world-wide financial meltdown and that he believes reform is necessary. (0:43)
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CDC Prepares For H1N1 Outbreaks

Daniel Jernigan of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Influenza Division says there are two possible scenarios and severities of H1N1 outbreaks: One in which the disease is moderate but widespread, the other being if the disease changes and causes more illness. (0:42)
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Security and Health Officials Offer H1N1 Prevention Guidance To Small Businesses

Small Business Administrator Karen Mills explains how new guidebook will assist small businesses in taking appropriate steps to prepare for H1N1 outbreaks by providing information regarding telecommuting and hygiene protocol. (0:35)
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Pelosi Challenges Critics Of Public Option To Bring Something Better To Table

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says in a press conference Thursday that she supports the President's wish for a public option provision within his administration's healthcare plan, and challenges opponents of the public option to present a better idea. (0:26)
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Pelosi: Current Healthcare Reform Bill Does Not Include Abortion Funding

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that currently, the healthcare reform bill circulating through Congress "does not expand any spending for abortion." However, she says that Congress may insert amendments into a final bill that would ensure no funding for abortion. (0:27)
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Pelosi Says She Sees Little Support For Additional Troops In Afghanistan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that she sees little support for sending more troops to Afghanistan. Pelosi is the highest-ranking Democrat to say a push for more troops will be resisted by Congress. (0:08)
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Pelosi Stunned By Rep. Wilson's Heckling, Says Obama Handled It Well

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she was stunned by Rep. Joe Wilson's (R-S.C.) outburst during Wednesday's address, but thinks President Obama handled the situation admirably. (0:48)
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